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We're more than property. We dig into the topics that matter to our communities across Scotland and the wider UK.

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October 28, 2026

WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY COST TO LIVE OFF GRID AROUND INVERNESS?

Generic off-grid articles usually give you a broad range, then leave out the parts that matter most around Inverness: heating, winter resilience, water, access, and local compliance. The honest answer...

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October 21, 2026

WHAT IS CROFTING AND DOES IT STILL HAPPEN TODAY?

Yes — crofting still happens today in Scotland. In plain terms, crofting is a uniquely Scottish system of land tenure linked to small-scale rural landholding and land use, particularly in the Highland...
October 12, 2026

SELLING IN THE HIGHLANDS? WHY NOW COULD BE THE RIGHT TIME TO PLAN

Changing costs for second-home owners could affect the number of properties coming to market. Homeowners considering a sale may benefit from understanding their position sooner. From 1 April 2026, Hig...
October 6, 2026

WHAT DOES THE HEAT IN BUILDINGS BILL MEAN FOR OLDER HOMES?

If you own an older home, you may have seen headlines that make it sound as if you will soon be forced into expensive heating upgrades. The reality is more nuanced than that. There is a clear policy d...
September 24, 2026

WHY ARE EPC RATINGS BECOMING SUCH A BIG DEAL IN THE HIGHLANDS?

EPC ratings are becoming a more important part of property discussions in the Highlands. For some homes, particularly rural and off-gas-grid properties, heating choices, energy costs and the practical...
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